Correlation between nutritional status and permanent tooth eruption in children

Childhood is basically important in terms of growth, development and maturation. All growth consisting of accumulation of energy reserves, formation of body muscles, strengthening of bone growth, occurs in this period. The eruption of a person's teeth reflects the general growth of the body. When a person experiences delayed tooth eruption, the person's general body growth can be said to be hampered. Objectives: This research is a study using a literature review approach to explore the influence of nutritional status on the eruption of permanent teeth in children. The research articles used in this research are limited to the last 10 years, namely between 2013 and 2023. This research includes research articles published in English. Discussion: Based on a review of several literatures, an increase in adipose tissue causes hormonal changes in obese individuals, increasing the secretion of growth factors which accelerate tooth eruption. Conclusions: A person's nutritional status is known to influence tooth eruption, where widespread chronic malnutrition after childhood is associated with delayed tooth eruption. On the other hand, obesity is associated with premature maturity of children and accelerated tooth eruption. Further research is needed to determine the exact causal relationship between nutritional status and the time of permanent tooth eruption.